Scroll

/skroʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A roll of paper or parchment, especially one with writing on it.

The ancient scroll contained important historical records.

A document or text that is in a format that can be unrolled or rolled up.

The scroll was carefully preserved in a glass case at the museum.

verb

To move displayed text or images up or down on a screen.

I had to scroll down the page to find the information I needed.

To roll a document or page into a cylindrical shape.

She decided to scroll the map to make it easier to carry.

Middle English 'screul', from Old French 'escroule', from Latin 'scrobulus', diminutive of 'scrollus' meaning roll.

scroll down:

To move downward through content on a screen.

scroll through:

To browse or sift through a list or content.

endless scroll:

A user interface feature that allows the user to scroll through content indefinitely.

To mindlessly browse through social media or websites.

I was just scrolling through Instagram for hours.

To continuously swipe on a mobile device or computer.

I can’t stop scrolling on TikTok!